Saloni Bothra
Company Secretary
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Experienced Company Secretary with expertise in managing global corporate compliances, governance, and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions. Proven track record in handling entity incorporation, mergers, fundraising, and due diligence. Skilled in stakeholder communication, audit coordination, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Adept at streamlining processes and enhancing corporate governance standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Company Secretary
O(1) India Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee global corporate secretarial compliance for entities in India, Singapore, Japan, Dubai, Hong Kong, Indonesia, USA, and the UK, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, timely filings, and effective governance practices.
- Handled strike-offs and mergers for US entities, and managed strike-offs for Indian, Indonesian, and South African entities in compliance with local legal frameworks.
- Managed the incorporation of entities, including Section 8 companies and LLPs in India, as well as companies in jurisdictions such as Singapore, ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations.
- Ensured compliance with Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA) and Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) across various funding rounds.
- Handled corporate secretarial aspects of credit facility fundraising in Singapore, including due diligence, creation/revocation of liens, and coordination in finalizing transaction documents.
- Maintained routine statutory compliance across jurisdictions, ensuring timely filings, documentation, and regulatory submissions.
- Liaised with statutory auditors to support and facilitate audit closure from a corporate secretarial perspective.
- Maintained a centralized and comprehensive database for corporate secretarial records, including documentation related to fundraising and regulatory filings across group entities.
- Enhanced corporate governance by streamlining board meeting procedures, improving documentation practices, and ensuring consistent communication with investors and board members through timely updates and alignment on key decisions.
- Managed CSR compliance filings under the Companies Act, 2013, ensuring accurate and timely submissions of required disclosures and forms.
- Handled compliance related to appointment and resignation of directors, statutory and internal auditors, filing of DIN applications, charge filings, and other routine corporate secretarial tasks in line with applicable laws.
- Organized Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and Committee Meetings, including preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions, in adherence to secretarial standards and governance norms.
Associate Company Secretary
Banshi Jain and Associates
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Handled end-to-end fundraising compliances for startup funding by providing legal and administrative support in both primary issuance and secondary transfer of shares.
- Conducted buyer-side and seller-side due diligence for investors and angel funds, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated critical legal documents, including shareholder, investment, and partnership agreements, in collaboration with legal counsel.
- Enhanced corporate governance by streamlining board meeting procedures, improving documentation practices, and ensuring effective communication with investors and board members through timely updates and alignment on key corporate decisions..
- Filed regulatory forms with the Reserve Bank of India (including FC-GPR and FC-TRS) and managed compliance filings under FEMA and the Companies Act, 2013.
- Managed inter-state registered office shifts, securing approvals from the Board, shareholders, and the Registrar of Companies.
- Delivered comprehensive company secretarial support, including statutory filings, drafting resolutions, and stakeholder coordination.
- Maintained effective communication with investors and board members, providing timely updates and governance-related reports.
- Oversaw dematerialization processes, including ISIN creation, liaison with depositories, and execution of corporate actions for demat credit of shares.
- Finalized and maintained cap tables for startups, ensuring accurate shareholding records post-investment rounds.
Assistant Manager
Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited
04.2021 - 12.2021
Company Secretary Management Trainee
Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited
Mumbai
03.2020 - 03.2021
Education
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
06.2017 - 02.2020
LLB -
Siddharth College of Law
Mumbai 08.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Commerce -
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce
01.2017 - 05.2019
Certificate course - Foreign Exchange Management Act
ICSI
09.2022 - 02.2023
Skills
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
- Proficient in managing cross-border corporate compliances and entity lifecycle events
- Skilled in stakeholder communication, audit coordination, and corporate governance
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Accomplishments
- All India Rank 16th in CS Foundation
- Secured a position in top 100 students in Bachelor of Commerce
Timeline
Associate Company Secretary
O(1) India Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
Certificate course - Foreign Exchange Management Act
ICSI
09.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Company Secretary
Banshi Jain and Associates
12.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited
04.2021 - 12.2021
LLB -
Siddharth College of Law
08.2020 - 08.2023
Company Secretary Management Trainee
Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited
03.2020 - 03.2021
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
06.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce
01.2017 - 05.2019
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